Investments paving the way to road and highway upgrades across Newfoundland and Labrador

CORNER BROOK, NL, March 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Repairs and upgrades are coming to highways and roads across Newfoundland and Labrador, as 31 projects have been approved for funding representing a combined investment of over $32 million from the federal and provincial governments, and 27 municipalities.

Announced by Minister Gudie Hutchings, Minister John Abbott, and Minister Gerry Byrne, these projects will improve the reliability, performance, and serviceability of the province's roads and highways.

Improvements to road infrastructure are underway across the province, spanning from Trepassey to Wabush. These 31 projects include intersection re-designs, sidewalk installations, roadside retaining wall replacements, culvert and bridge replacements, and over 20 road re-paving projects.

In Corner Brook, where today's announcement took place, the aging retaining wall on Curling Street will be replaced to prevent damage to the road. The city's Deep Gulch Brook Culvert will also be replaced and include a new sidewalk and traffic island.

"Newfoundland and Labrador's harsh weather is hard on our infrastructure. Your federal government is working with the province and municipalities to upgrade our roads and build to be prepared for future climate change impacts. From driving our kids to school, to our daily commutes, to getting our goods to market, these upgrades will ensure smooth and safe travel in these locations throughout the province."

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

"With such a vast road network in our province and numerous municipal infrastructure requirements, I am very pleased with this combined funding to help address improvements in 27 municipalities. These projects align with our continued efforts to modernize road infrastructure and connect communities across Newfoundland and Labrador."

The Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Backgrounder: Investments paving the way to road and highway upgrades across Newfoundland and Labrador

• The federal government is investing over $12 million through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream and $165,044 through the Green Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing over $12 million, and 27 municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador are contributing to their respective projects for a combined total of over $7.5 million.
• The Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream supports projects that increase access to more efficient and reliable energy sources, improve community infrastructure, and improve internet connectivity for rural and northern communities.
• Including today's announcement, over 120 infrastructure projects under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream have been announced in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a total federal contribution of more than $210 million and a total provincial contribution of over $210 million.
• Including today's announcement, over 270 infrastructure projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a total federal contribution of more than $100 million and a total provincial contribution of over $110 million.
• Under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
• Infrastructure Canada helps address complex challenges that Canadians face every day?ranging from the rapid growth of our cities, to climate change, to environmental threats to our water and land.
• The funding announced today builds on the federal government's work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying middle-class jobs, strengthen local economies, and build inclusive communities.

Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Housing and Infrastructure Project Map
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html 

Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/rnc-crn-eng.html 

Green Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gi-iv-eng.html 

Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-nl-eng.html

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